The Big Button Playfully representing the theme of the neighborhood it sits in, The Garment District, the newly unveiled “The Big Button” sculpture aims to tell the tale of this historic area. This piece of art was a staple in Midtown for over 30 years before eventually receiving a recent facelift. It stands at 28 feet tall with a 15-foot diameter aluminum button and 32-foot brushed stainless-steel needle. The pop art “represents NYC’s prominent fashion industry and serving as a beloved symbol of our neighborhood and its rich history,” according to Barbara A. Blair, president of the Garment District Alliance.